Arsenal want Real Madrid man

Petr Cech is reaching the twilight of his career, and Navas is keen to leave the Spanish capital after struggling for game time.

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22:31

West Ham want Medel

West Ham are interested in signing Besiktas defender Gary Medel, according to Sky Sports News.

They report that club officials are due to travel to Turkey in the coming days to develop the negotiations.

Medel played over 30 games for Cardiff City during their time in the Premier League and could now return to England in January.

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22:14

Villa target Croatian keeper

Aston Villa are preparing to snap up Croatia keeper Lovre Kalinic after declining to bid for Tom Heaton.

The Championship side want a new shot-stopper next month to replace suspect Orjan Nyland.

Villa are now moving for Croatia international Kalinic,28, who was back up to Danijel Subasic at the World Cup.

They tried to sign 6ft 7in Kalinic three years ago while they were in the Premier League but were declined a work permit.

Gent No.1 Kalinic, under contract until 2021, has since been linked with moves to Tottenham, Crystal Palace and other Premier League clubs.

But Villa are determined to finally get their man as they look to secure promotion this term under new coach Dean Smith and owners Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris.

Kalinic is expected to visit Birmingham before Christmas to discuss the switch.

It has seen Villa rule out a move for Burnley’s back-up keeper Heaton, 32, who has three England caps.

Kalinic now has 16 caps for Croatia having taken over from Subasic since the World Cup.

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22:02

West Ham youngster in demand

West Ham youngster Marcus Browne is in-demand with Championship clubs ahead of a January loan move.

The Sun report that West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United, Stoke City, Derby County and Bristol City are all interested in the 20-year-old.

He has impressed on loan at Oxford United and could now be recalled before heading back out on loan to a higher level.

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21:33

Roma enter Batshuayi race

AS Roma are considering an approach for Michy Batshuayi, according to reports in Italy.

La Gazzetta Dello Sport say they are considering an approach for the Chelsea striker in a loan with an option to buy deal.

Batshuayi is currently on loan at Valencia but has been linked with a switch to Serie A with AC MIlan.

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21:12

Werner wants Bayern switch

Germany striker Timo Werner is plotting a future move to Bayern Munich, according to Bild.

They say the RB Leipzig star is keen to move to the Allianz Arena to further his career.

When asked about speculation, Bayern boss Niko Kovac said: “Timo is a great player. He’s developed very well and is a known entity in the Bundesliga. As for what happens in the winter or in the summer, we’ll leave that aside for the time being.”

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21:02

Bristol City eye Plymouth star

Bristol City are lining up a January move for Plymouth top-scorer Freddie Ladapo.

Former Crystal Palace youngster Ladapo, 25, has scored 12 goals since joining the Pilgrims on a free transfer in the summer.

Plymouth manager Derek Adams said: “If you are going to score goals in this division there is a lot of people going to watch.”

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20:42

Saints star on PSG shortlist

Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina could be targeted by giants Paris Saint-Germain, according to The Sun.

The French side will be looking for a long-term replacement for Adrien Rabiot.

And they could target the Gabon midfielder, who is said to be on a five-man shortlist.

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20:16

Bristol City release defender

Bristol City have released German defender Jens Hegeler after an injury-plagued spell at Ashton Gate.

It is understood the 30-year-old will now take some time out of the game to focus on his football analytics business.

“Jens will always be welcome at Bristol City, whether at matches or just to pop in and see us at the training ground,” manager Lee Johnson said.

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19:50

Inter interested in Christensen

Inter MIlan have joined their rivals AC Milan in the battle to sign Andreas Christensen.

The Chelsea defender is looking for a move away from Stamford Bridge and has been heavily linked with the San Siro.

But it now appears Inter are in contention with Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio stating he is on their shortlist to replace Joao Miranda.

He is their second choice, however, with young Sampdoria Joachim Andersen their top target.

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19:28

West Ham want Gabigol

West Ham are keen on a move for Brazilian striker Gabriel Barboso, according to The Guardian.

The Inter man, known as Gabigol, is on loan at Santos after failing to adapt to Serie A.

He could now be handed a Premier League move by the Hammers.

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19:12

Fulham eye Cherries striker

Fulham are eyeing up a January move for Bournemouth striker Lys Mousset, according to West London Sport.

The French striker has struggled to make an impact with the Cherries but could now be handed a lifeline by their Premier League rivals.

Fulham are looking to strengthen as they prepare for a relegation scrap after a tough start to the season.

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18:46

Saints striker to Italy?

Manolo Gabbiadini is plotting a return from his Southampton nightmare by returning to Italy with Fiorentina in January.

Outcast Gabbiadini, 27, has only managed one Premier League goal this season and was left out of the squad for Sunday’s 3-2 thrilling win at home to Arsenal.

Saints new manager Ralph Hasenhuttl would be willing to cash in on the Italian international after being told he needs to sell before he can buy.

Gabbiadini joined Saints from Napoli in a £15m deal two years ago but after an initial flurry of goals has struggled to fit in at St Mary’s.

Hesketh could return to Saints

The on loan Southampton midfielder fired Nigel Clough’s side into the last four on Tuesday - but his loan deal ends before the glamour ties kick off in January.

Boss Clough admits they landed Hesketh on a favourable loan deal which ends soon, and he fears they might not get him back because of his good form.

Hesketh is desperate to keep playing for Burton and wants Manchester City in the semis, but admits he wants a chance to test himself in the Premier League, and could face a huge dilemma..

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16:18

Calderwood in at Cambridge

Cambridge United have announced Colin Calderwood is the club’s new head coach.

Calderwood has inked an 18-month contract at the club.

Graham Daniels, the club’s Director of Football, said:

“We are very pleased to have secured Colin as our Head Coach. The decision to appoint him was taken unanimously by the whole Board. Colin brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success as a player, manager and coach.

15:52

Barcelona close to securing loan deal

Barcelona have reportedly agreed a loan deal with Valencia for Jeison Murillo.

Despite his injury struggles over the past year, Barcelona believe he could provide adequate defensive cover - especially with Samuel Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen both out .

And with Ajax unlikely to part ways with Matthjis de Ligt, the Valencia defender remains Barcelona’s most realistic option.

According to Catalan radio station RAC1, Murillo meets ‘the club’s profile’.

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15:25

Man Utd's 3 likely January transfers

Jose Mourinho was left frustrated with Manchester United’s transfer business last summer after missing out on some of his top targets.

The Special One was sacked on Tuesday with the Red Devils trailing Premier League leaders Liverpool by a massive 19 points.

Mourinho admitted his United squad was not good enough to challenge champions Manchester City and Liverpool for top honours following their 3-1 reverse at Anfield.

The defeat and subsequent outburst proved to be the final straw for United chiefs, who gave the Portuguese manager his marching orders less than 48 hours after the game.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been tasked with holding the fort until the Red Devils name a permanent successor next year - and with January fast approaching he may have to oversee a few transfers.

Napoli close in on Pavard

Napoli are close to securing the signing of World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard, it has been reported.

The Stuttgart defender impressed in Russia and won goal of the tournament with an impressive strike.

According to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli, the Serie A giants have nearly agreed a deal with Bundesliga side.

The 22-year-old can play at both right-back and centre-back.

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13:40Neil McLeman

Pochettino issues transfer warning

Mauricio Pochettino has warned Tottenham face another transfer window without buying a single player as the club rebuild White Hart Lane.

Spurs became the first club in the 15-year history of the summer window to fail to sign a player before the start of this season. Tottenham could not sell players like Moussa Dembele and Toby Alderweireld – and did not have the cash to invest to strengthen the squad.

Despite this, Tottenham are third in the Premier League, through to the knockout stages of the Champions League and playing tonight in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup against Arsenal.

The Argentine, 46, is the strong favourite to become the next Manchester United manager next summer even though buying out his five-year contract would cost around £34m. Mourinho spent nearly £400m during his Old Trafford tenure – and Pochettino would be guaranteed spending money if he took the Manchester United job.

Asked yesterday in his pre-match press conference if he will be able to spend in January, the tight-lipped Spurs boss merely showed his empty pockets and smiled.

But he defended the long-term ambitions of chairman Daniel Levy who is spending £850m on a new 62,062-seater stadium.

He said: “The difference to another project is we’re doing all these fantastic things with our own resources. It’s important to make that clear when we compare with another team. We’re doing everything with our own resources – that’s why it’s massive credit for Daniel. To be competitive like we are, it’s tough. It was tough for Arsenal in a different Premier League and period in England.”

Asked about winning Tottenham’s first trophy in a decade in the Carabao Cup, Pochettino added: “I think for the perception and the confidence, and self-belief, it would be fantastic to win a trophy like the Carabao Cup. But how it will affect the financial side, attract big players and change the dynamic of the club, the business, it’s only going to be a trophy.”

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11:51James Nursey

Pompey move for Yates

Portsmouth are closing in on a loan for Nottingham Forest midfielder Ryan Yates from early January.

Forest tied youngster Yates,21, to a new three-year deal in the summer.

But he has made just one EFL Cup appearance this term after Forest spent £25million on 17 new players.

League One leaders Portsmouth now want Yates and the midfielder is ready to quit for regular first team action.

Yates impressed last term out on loan at League Two Notts County and then League One Scunthorpe.

Championship strugglers Rotherham are also interested but Portsmouth are in the box seat ahead of a loan with a view to a potential permanent deal if promoted.

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11:27

Solari responds to Mourinho rumours

Santiago Solari insists he is not worried about reports linking Jose Mourinho with the Real Madrid job.

Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United yesterday and has been linked with a return to the Bernabeu.

But Solari said: “How would I be worried about rumours or speculation about Real Madrid?

“It happens every day, it is just part of our reality. I feel the same as when I arrived here to work as a coach, and further back as a player. That is to give everything in my job every day, that is my way of viewing football.”

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10:48

Frosinone appoint new manager

Serie A strugglers Frosinone have replaced head coach Moreno Longo with Marco Baroni.

The promoted club are 19th in the table after winning only one of their 16 league games so far.

Frosinone announced Longo’s departure on Tuesday morning before tweeting to welcome Baroni, the former Benevento boss, to the Stadio Benito Stirpe.

The 55-year-old’s first assignment at the helm of the Canarini will be Saturday’s trip to Udinese.

Serie A strugglers Frosinone have replaced head coach Moreno Longo with Marco Baroni.

The promoted club are 19th in the table after winning only one of their 16 league games so far.

Frosinone announced Longo’s departure on Tuesday morning before tweeting to welcome Baroni, the former Benevento boss, to the Stadio Benito Stirpe.

The 55-year-old’s first assignment at the helm of the Canarini will be Saturday’s trip to Udinese.

10:27

Mourinho for Inter?

JOSE MOURINHO would be welcomed back to Inter Milan, according to the club’s former owner Massimo Moratti.

The Portuguese coach led the Serie A to the treble in 2010 and is still hugely popular at the club.

Mourinho said his celebrations after Manchester United beat Juventus last month were in response to insults “my family and my Inter family.”

Current coach Luciano Spalletti is under pressure after failing to qualify from their Champions League group.

And Moratti, who was Inter president in 2010 and is still influential at the San Siro, said: “Would I like Mourinho back at Inter? Yes, I’m very fond of him. However, we’ll give time to Spalletti to prove his worth. Diego Simeone? I love him too, but Mou is special.”

But Inter director Piero Ausilio talked down the rumours of a Mourinho return which started immediately after his Manchester United dismissal.

“I was surprised because we’re talking about a great coach,” he said. “I don’t know the reasons why any coach was dismissed by another club, that is not something for me to know.“

The great respect remains for Mourinho, but of course that has nothing to do with Inter’s immediate future, because Inter have a great coach and are absolutely going forward with this coach.”

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09:54

Barca deny done deal for Rabiot

Barcelona have denied reports that they have agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

The France midfielder is out of contract next summer and can begin talks with potential suitors from January 1.

Liverpool are also interested in the 23-year-old but look set to miss out.

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09:19

Barca identify top January transfer target

Barcelona have reportedly identified Juventus centre back Daniele Rugani as the solution to their defensive crisis.

The La Liga club are without defenders Samuel Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen and are desperate to sign cover next month.

And according to Sport newspaper, Rugani is at the top of their wish list.

Juventus are reluctant to sell however and could force Barcelona to look elsewhere.

Other options are believed to include Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen and former Premier League defenders Branislav Ivanovic and Martin Skrtel.

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08:46

Wilson's Chelsea audition

Callum Wilson will have the chance to press his Chelsea claims when he faces them at Stamford Bridge.

And a good performance in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final could improve his prospects of a January move to the Blues, with Wilson understood to be one of the names on a list of striker targets.

The 26-year-old has scored 10 goals in 19 games for club and country this season, including a goal on his England debut last month against USA.

He is rated as being worth at least £35m and Bournemouth are unlikely to stand in his way if a top-six club comes calling.Callum Wilson will have the chance to press his Chelsea claims when he faces them at Stamford Bridge.